baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2553315-A (GB)
Title: Determining inter-view prediction areas
Inventor: PAYMAN AFLAKI BENI
IPC: H04N19/597
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a multi-camera device 102 including at least two cameras 104-108; and a controller 116 configured to receive first and second images captured by first and second cameras 104, 106 and determine which areas of the images to enable for inter-view prediction (308-1, 308-2, 310-1, 310-2; Fig.4) based on imaging characteristics of the cameras and relative locations and orientations of the cameras within the multi-camera device, and enabling inter-view prediction for the determined areas of the images. The multi-view device may be configured to capture a 360 degree view, in 2d or 3d, each camera possibly having a 180 degree field of view. The apparatus may also determine the overlap areas (306-1, 306-2; Fig.4) between first and second images, the areas for inter-view prediction may include the overlap sections. The areas for inter-view prediction may be located on opposing sides of the first and second images. The imaging characteristics of the capture devices may be an angle of view or resolution. The images may be encoded using inter-view prediction for the areas enabled in each image.
Patent GB-2555086-A (GB)
Title: Cavity acoustic tones supression
Inventor: DAVID EUAN PATIENCE
IPC: G10K11/20
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: A cavity acoustic system 1 comprises a cavity 2 that is recessed in a surface 4 of an aerodynamic structure such as an aircraft. The system has a cavity opening and an acoustically reflective structure 18, 20 located at least partially within the cavity 2. The acoustically reflective structure 18, 20 comprises one or more acoustically reflective surfaces 24, 26, 30, 32 and each acoustically reflective surface 24, 26, 30, 32 being oblique to a plane of the cavity opening 27. The one or more acoustically reflective surfaces 24, 26, 30, 32 may be arranged to reflect incident acoustic waves out of the cavity opening while avoiding reflection into a region 48 at or proximate to a leading edge 14 of the cavity 2. The cavity may be a landing gear bay or a weapons bay on an aircraft.
Patent GB-2541314-A (GB)
Title: Pillow
Inventor: BENJAMIN ATKINSON
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2015-08-11
Abstract: Pillow that comprises two wings 2, 3; a bridging section 4 connecting the wings 2, 3 to give the pillow 1 a U-shape; and a rigid enforcing member 6 that is fixed to the bridging section 4 and includes a ridge. The reinforcing member 6 may be resilient, acting to return the wings to an initial position if they are deformed towards or away from one another. Member 6 may also be elongate and formed from elastomeric material. The ridge may run in a direction from one wing to another. Further features of the pillow may include: an elastic member (8; Fig 7) that passes from one wing 2, 3 to the other and acts to urge the wings 2, 3 towards one another; and a connecting means (5; Fig 1) that can include two straps (10, 11; Fig 1) which can be disconnected via a buckle (12; Fig 1).
Patent GB-2552392-A (GB)
Title: Production of nanoscale powders of embedded nanoparticles
Inventor: ROBERT DAVIDSON BINNS
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2016-11-08
Abstract: A liquid-dispersible powder comprising nanoscale grains of a matrix material composed of one or more biocompatible oxides, in particular Al2O3 or alumina, in which the matrix contains a plurality of isolated nanoparticles wherein each nanoparticle comprises a magnetic core selected from one or more of Fe or an alloy of Fe/Co, is provided. Preferably, the core is surrounded by a biocompatible shell of iron oxide forming Fe@FeO nanoparticles. A method of production of a liquid-dispersible powder is also outlined comprising the steps of: (a) providing nanoparticles prepared under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) gas phase conditions, wherein each magnetic nanoparticles comprises a magnetic core selected from one or more of Fe or an alloy of Fe/Co; (b) co-depositing a plurality of nanoparticles within a matrix material composed of one or more biocompatible oxides under UHV gas phase conditions; (c) grinding the film to a fine powder comprising grains of groups of matrix isolated nanoparticles. Preferably the liquid-dispersible powder is for use in the magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia (MNH) treatment of tumours. A composition for the magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia (MNH) treatment of tumours comprising nanoscale grains of a matrix material containing one or more isolated nanoparticles, and a method of reducing the agglomeration of nanoparticles in a liquid, the method comprising isolating a plurality of nanoparticles in nanoscale grains of a matrix material composed of one or more biocompatible oxides are also outlined.
Patent GB-2541327-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency (RF) Signal pathway for a lamp antenna
Inventor: ANDREW CHARLES HUSSEY
IPC: F21V23/00
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: An illumination device is disclosed, and includes a first housing defining an interior cavity and an aperture, at least one lighting element, and a driver board electrically coupled to the lighting element. The driver board includes an antenna element. The driver board is positioned at least in part within the interior cavity of the first housing. The aperture of the first housing is positioned so as to create a pathway such that radio frequency (RF) signals reach the interior cavity of the first housing.
Patent GB-2546892-A (GB)
Title: Card game
Inventor: MARK WILLIAM SANDERS
IPC: A63F1/06
Filed: 2017-01-10
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a card game includes plurality of playing cards and a gaming table 2. The table 2 has a community area 12, a dealer area 10 and a player area 14. Each of the areas 10, 12, 14 may be defined by card receiving spaces arranged in three rows 74, 76, 78. The shared region 12 may have four columns 38, 40, 42, 44 defining positions for cards. The dealer area 10 and player area 14 may each feature one respective column 52, 60. This configuration of card locations renders the table suitable for playing a card game based on Chinese poker. The surface 2 may also feature player zones 16 with areas 66, 68, 70, 72 for placing bets. Also claimed are a method of playing a card game and an apparatus and computer program for carrying out this method.
Patent GB-2559765-A (GB)
Title: Two stage audio focus for spatial audio processing
Inventor: Mikko Tapio Tammi
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: Apparatus and method comprising; receiving at least two microphone audio signals 101 for audio signal processing wherein the audio signal processing comprises at least a spatial audio signal processing 303 and beamforming processing 305. This is followed by determining spatial information 304 and focus information 308 based on the audio signal processing associated with the at least two microphone audio signals and the beamforming processing associated with the at least two microphone audio signals respectively. Applying a spatial filter in order to synthesize at least one spatially processed audio signal based on the at least one beamformed audio signal from the at least two microphone audio signals, the spatial information and the focus information 307. There is also a disclosure of an apparatus and method which differs from the above in the spatial filter is applied separately of the synthesis of audio signal.
Patent GB-2547577-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and gate driver thereof
Inventor: SIKUN HAO
IPC: G11C19/28
Filed: 2015-01-12
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (20) and a gate driver (10) thereof. The gate driver (10) comprises a plurality of shift register circuits (11), the plurality of shift register circuits (11) being cascaded in series, each shift register circuit (11) comprising: a first pull-up circuit (111), a second pull-up circuit (112), a first pull-down circuit (113), a second pull-down circuit (114) and a pull-down control circuit (115). The first pull-up circuit (111) and the second pull-up circuit (112) are connected in series between a previous level gate drive signal (G(n-1)) and a gate drive signal output end (G(n)), the first pull-down circuit (113), the second pull-down circuit (114) and the pull-down control circuit (115) are connected in parallel with the first pull-up circuit (111) and the second pull-up circuit (112), the pull-down control circuit (115) is coupled to the previous level gate drive signal (G(n-1)), the first pull-down circuit (113), the second pull-down circuit (114), a first level (Vgh) and a second level (Vgl), and the pull-down control circuit (115) controls the first pull-down circuit (113) and the second pull-down circuit (114) according to the previous level gate drive signal (G(n-1)). The gate driver (10) is suitable for a CMOS process, and circuit stability is increased.
Patent GB-2562783-A (GB)
Title: Optimization of power asset control
Inventor: Sorin Bota
IPC: G06Q50/06
Filed: 2017-05-25
Abstract: A power system and method for issuing instructions to a set of power assets in order to optimise their power management performance is disclosed. Each power asset is controlled by a local controller under a local control loop and is capable of receiving influencing instructions from a server. The server maintains asset models and multiple service models which provide information about the power assets and services to be performed. The server also maintain mappings that allocate assets to service models that can be fulfilled by those assets. The system further comprises an optimizer for determining an optimum selection of assets to fulfil services defined in the service models, and means for communicating instructions to the selected assets in an attempt to fulfil the services. The power assets may be entities able to draw power from the grid or supply power to the grid (or both).
Patent GB-2555152-A (GB)
Title: Conductor pipe support system for an off-shore platform
Inventor: NIKOLAJ GOLOVINSKIJ
IPC: E21B19/24
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A bottom supported offshore drilling platform has a hull 102 with legs 103 extendable from the hull 102 towards the seabed and a cantilever 104 comprising a drill floor 105 and a well centre through which drilling operations may be performed through a BOP stack 108 installed below the drill floor 105 and through a conductor pipe 109 extending from the BOP stack 108 downwards towards the seabed. The platform also includes a conductor pipe support system 107 for a bottom-supported offshore drilling rig, comprising a guide member 118 configured for supporting the conductor pipe against horizontal movement when the conductor pipe 109 extends from the BOP downward towards the seabed; a support member 110 configured for vertically supporting at least a part of the load of the conductor pipe 109; and an access platform 114 attached to a side wall of the hull for allowing personnel to access at least a bottom portion of the BOP stack 108 installed above said access platform 114; wherein the support member 110 is connectable to the conductor pipe 109 below the access platform 114 and said support member 110 is suspended from the cantilever 104. A method of installing the conductor pipe support system is also claimed.
Patent GB-2548311-A (GB)
Title: Connector system
Inventor: DENNIS P NGUYEN
IPC: F16L37/15
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A system including a connector system configured to couple a first tubular (24) to a second tubular (22), including a sleeve (50) configured to couple to an exterior surface of the first tubular (24), wherein the sleeve (50) comprises a coupling feature (62), a lock ring (52) configured to couple to the exterior surface of the second tubular (22) and radially engage the coupling feature (62) on the sleeve (50), and a support ring (54) configured to energize the lock ring (52) into engagement with the sleeve (50).
Patent GB-2555224-A (GB)
Title: Automated device for drilling a hole in the vault and walls of a tunnel and for installing an anchoring element into said hole
Inventor: JEROME FURGE
IPC: E21D20/00
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: An automated device suitable for drilling a hole in the vault and walls of a tunnel and installing an anchoring element into the hole. There is a robot (5, Figure 1) having a base (50, Figure 3) and a robotic arm 51 extending from the base and a multifunctional head 52 at the end of the arm 51 and moveable over 360 degrees. The multifunctional head 52 has a drilling means (520, Figure 5), a percussion means (521, Figure 5) that is suitable for inserting an anchoring element, which may be a dowel, in the hole, and a vision system (522, Figure 5). There is an elevating platform 1 having a device 2 that guides in translation the base (50, Figure 3) of the robot (5, Figure 1). There is a control unit suitable for communicating with a controller of the robot (5, Figure 1) that has a processor that determines the position of the robot (5, Figure 1) in a three-dimensional reference frame of the tunnel in real-time. There is also a man-machine interface that may be used to modify the position of the hole. There is also provided a method of using the automated device.
Patent GB-2569187-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft engine generator disconnect device
Inventor: JOHN NIXON
IPC: F16D43/28
Filed: 2017-12-11
Abstract: An aircraft engine generator disconnect device comprises a drive transfer means, such as dog clutch (380, fig 3) having a connected configuration and a disconnected configuration. The clutch (380) is connected to a piston 115 of a pneumatically actuated disconnect mechanism 110 which is connected to a gas storage means 120 via a pipe 130 and gas release means 140 having a puncture device 145 that when activated punctures, for example, frangible portion 123. When a generator malfunction occurs an actuation plunger (260) is released and strikes the puncture device 145 thereby perforating the frangible portion 123 which releases gas, e.g. nitrogen, from the gas storage means 120 causing the piston 115 to move the clutch (380) to the disconnected configuration so that a generator input shaft (387) is no longer connected to a generator rotor (390). The actuation plunger (260) is spring loaded and together with the puncture device 145 form a stored potential energy device held in a primed condition by a trigger (270) comprising an electromagnetic device or a spring assisted lever.
Patent GB-2570635-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff
Inventor: OLUMUYIWA ADETOKUNBO AKINTOYE
IPC: A23L31/00
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A foodstuff comprises particles of a filamentous fungus, agar and an edible hydrocolloid. The foodstuff preferably includes 2.0-3.2 wt% agar. The foodstuff preferably includes 8-25 wt% filamentous fungus on a dry matter basis. The foodstuff preferably includes 0.09-1.0 wt% of edible hydrocolloid. The fungus is preferably a Fusarium species. The edible hydrocolloid is preferably locust bean gum. Preferably the foodstuff comprises 12-25 wt% filamentous fungus on a dry matter basis, 1-4 wt% agar, 30-85 wt% water, and 0.1-2 wt% edible hydrocolloid. The foodstuff is preferably suitable for vegans, containing 0 wt% of ingredients of animal origin.
Patent GB-2571127-A (GB)
Title: A pig for use in a system for lining ducts water or sewage pipes
Inventor: ROBIN ELSOM
IPC: F16L55/40
Filed: 2018-02-19
Abstract: A pig for fitting a liner inside a pipe comprises a body 11 defining a longitudinal axis 7 from a front portion 11b to a rear portion 11a. The pig has a gas supply port 8 in the front portion, and gas outlet diffuser 20 forming part of the rear portion. A heating chamber 17, housing a heater 16, in the pig body forms a flow path from a fluid inlet to the outlet diffuser. The outlet diffuser comprises a plurality of channels (60, fig. 2a), each channel comprising an inlet (61, fig. 2a) facing the front portion in the longitudinal direction and an outlet (62, fig. 2a) extending radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis. Each channel can include a curved portion (64, fig. 2b) between the inlet and outlet, with a straight outlet portion (63, fig. 2b) between the curved portion and the outlet. Each channel can also include a straight inlet portion (65, fig. 2b) between the curved portion and the inlet, with the inlet portion being shorter than the outlet portion. The pig can further comprise a shroud 70 surrounding the pig body.
Patent GB-2559303-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensing mat
Inventor: JOSEPH PURVIS
IPC: G01J5/00
Filed: 2016-12-05
Abstract: A coaster (131, 141, 21), mat, cover or tray which measures the temperature of a container (35) and/or the liquid contained within the container (35). The device has a sensor for detecting the heat emitted by an object, the sensor being connected to the device, a housing (133, 143, 23) into which the sensor is fitted, a processor which calculates the temperature of the object based upon the heat detected by the sensor and an output signal which provides a measure of temperature of the object. The output signal may be displayed upon the device or on a computing device such as a mobile phone or tablet computer which has a software application installed for this purpose.
Patent GB-2576511-A (GB)
Title: Producing ammonium carbamate and reducing nitrogen oxides
Inventor: JONATHAN WILSON
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2018-08-20
Abstract: A process for reducing nitrogen oxides in an exhaust stream in large-scale applications, such as marine vessels and powerplants, and for use at a filling station or a depot.The process comprises providing a first reservoir ( 12) having a first composition therein, the first composition comprising aqueous urea; transferring a portion of the first composition to a second reservoir ( 14): heating the portion of the first composition in the second reservoir to generate a second composition, the second composition comprising aqueous ammonium carbamate: and introducing a portion of the second composition into an exhaust scream (10) comprising nitrogen oxides. The second reservoir comprises at least two tanks ( 14A, 14B, 14C), an anti-slosh device; and the second composition is heated to avoid precipitation of ammonium carbamate. A portion of the second composition is introduced into the exhaust stream by means of pressure-driven injection and a control system may be employed that responds to on-board diagnostics.
Patent GB-2571398-A (GB)
Title: Refining local parameterizations for applying two-dimensional images to three-dimensional models
Inventor: EMILIANO GAMBARETTO
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2018-11-01
Abstract: A method suitable for refining local parameterizations that apply two-dimensional images 212 to three-dimensional models 210 comprises: selecting, from a set of parameterization-initialization processes, a parameterization-initialization process based on feature(s) of a target mesh region 214, 216, 218 of the 3D model 210; generating an initial local parameterization, comprising a mapping of image points from a 2D image 212 to model points along a surface of the target mesh region, from the parameterization-initialization process; computing a quality metric of the initial local parameterization; generating a modified local parameterization by changing the mapping from the initial local parameterization; computing quality metric of the modified local parameterization; and modifying the 3D model by applying the image points to the model points in accordance with the modified local parameterization. The set of parameterization-initialization processes may comprise an exponential map parameterization, harmonic map parameterization, and prior parameterization for a different mesh region of the 3D model that neighbours or overlaps the target mesh region. The quality metric may indicate an amount of distortion in the 2D image as applied to the target mesh region. Generating the modified local parameterization may comprise performing an iterative refinement of the mapping from the initial local parameterization.
Patent GB-2569698-A (GB)
Title: Distributed autonomous robot systems and methods
Inventor: BENJAMIN D ENSSLE
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2017-05-04
Abstract: Described in detail herein are systems and methods for detecting absent like physical objects at a first facility and replenishing the like physical objects from the second facility to the first facility. The system includes an autonomous robot device configured to detect absent like physical objects at a first facility and transmit an identifier associated with the like physical objects to a first computing system. The first computing system determines the need for the addition of the like physical objects in the first facility and transmits the data associated with the like physical objects to the second computing system. The second computing system corrects a perpetual inventory error associated with the like physical objects based on the received data and transmits instructions to an autonomous robot picker disposed at a second facility to replenish the like physical objects at the first facility.
Patent GB-2571820-A (GB)
Title: A watercraft which is propelled by a user
Inventor: LEWIS CAREY DURANT
IPC: B63B25/00
Filed: 2019-01-10
Abstract: A watercraft 2 such as a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) comprising a mounting portion 4 such as its upper surface and at least one anchor formation 8, such as a closed loop, which anchors at least one tie 10 which comprises a length-adjusting means 12. In some embodiments the tie is an elasticated tie, which comprises a sliding member 14, which may slide relative to the tie to adjust its length. The watercraft may also comprise a box 16 for holding luggage which is held down by the ties
Patent GB-2580914-A (GB)
Title: Vehicles and transportation systems employing blockchain-based monitoring
Inventor: HEBA BEVAN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2019-01-29
Abstract: A vehicle 100 for use with a blockchain based transportation system for assessment of goods is provided. The vehicle comprises a goods storage region 101 which carries a package 110,120,130 each package having a tag 112, such as RFID, including a package blockchain defined by package blockchain data which comprises a package block with data including a package identifier. A vehicle blockchain defined by data comprising a vehicle block, including a least a vehicle identifier is also provided. A vehicle controller 152 communicates with the tag of each package to retrieve the package blockchain data and to generate updated blockchain data using the vehicle blockchain data and the retrieved package data of each package. The updated blockchain data is available for assessment of transportation of the goods packages. The vehicle may also comprise a door sensor, weight sensor, temperature and/or humidity sensor coupled to the controller. A system, method and computer program are also provided.
Patent GB-2568182-A (GB)
Title: Adenosine nucleobase editors and uses thereof
Inventor: DAVID R LIU
IPC: C12N9/78
Filed: 2017-08-03
Abstract: The disclosure provides adenosine deaminases that are capable of deaminating adenosine in DNA. The disclosure also provides fusion proteins comprising a Cas9 (e.g., a Cas9 nickase) domain and adenosine deaminases that deaminate adenosine in DNA. In some embodiments, the fusion proteins further comprise a nuclear localization sequence (NLS), and/or an inhibitor of base repair, such as, a nuclease dead inosine specific nuclease (dISN).